Antique German Dresden Carl Thiem Reticulated Cake Plate
By Dresden Porcelain, Carl Thieme
Located in Frederick, MD
This beautiful antique porcelain cake plate is by Carl Thieme for Dresden China. The intricate reticulated cutouts at the handles are expertly done while the hand painted floral gard...
Porcelain
Original Large Marianne Brandt for Ruppel Bauhaus Tray
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice enameled and chromed Brandt tray, with original Ruppel merfach geschützt silver stamp. For Ruppelwerk, Gotha, 1929-1932. Wear to bottom, customary scattered loss to enamel o...
Meissen Charger With Raised Gilded Flowers & Leaves and Elaborate Gilded Accents
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is an absolutely gorgeous Meissen gold and white charger or round platter. It has a beautiful raised gold decoration of flowers and leaves with other elaborate gilded accents. I...
Porcelain
Decorative Porcelain Plate by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vancouver, BC
A large handpainted decorative Porcelain Plate/Charger with a central hand painted red rose and scalloped border. From the famous German Meissen factory. Crossed swords mark for l9...
Porcelain
Oval Porcelain Tray with Gilt Sunburst Design
By Schönwald 1
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This stunning bright gold on white background oval porcelain tray is just beautiful. Measuring 12" x 16" and 1 3/8" high at the lip, it is useful as a dresser tray or bar tray. The p...
Porcelain
Wmf Art Nouveau Hand Hammered Copper Tray with Brass Handles
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF Art Nouveau hand hammered copper tray with contrasting brass handles. Measuring length 48.5cm / 19.09 inches by width 19.9cm / 7.83 inches, and height 1cm / .39 inch. It is stamp...
Copper, Brass
Meissen Blue Onion Antique Serving Tray with Gold Border and Bow Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning Meissen blue onion serving tray with a gold border and handles in the shape of bows. It is 16 by 11.5 inches. It would be a perfect tray to serve petits fours, tea...
Porcelain
Meissen Cobalt Charger with Raised Gilded Flowers, Leaves & Gilt Fluted Border
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning cobalt Meissen Charger. It is decorated with raised gilded flowers and leaves. Its fluted border also has heavy gold. It has a central hand-painted bouquet of flow...
Porcelain
1920s West Germany Majolica Bird and Vine Turquoise Platter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
German Majolica bird and grape vine motif turquoise round platter. Raised hand-painted detail. Singed on underside, Made in Germany # 230.
Ceramic
Sold|$400
Meissen 19th Century Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Platter 13 3/8" x 9 3/4", stands 17 1/4" tall on stand.
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Late 19th century Meissen Porcelain large blue onion platter.
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Meissen “Blue Onion” hand painted porcelain platter is a stunning addition to any collection. With beautiful blue tones and intricate hand painted details, this platter...
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Sculpted Large Square Handled Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Fine piece of first-quality Meissen blue onion, crossed swords mark.
Porcelain
The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.
When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.
Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.
“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”
The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.
Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.
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